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South Korea's acting president wants reciprocal relations with Trump administration

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2025

Choi Sangmok, acting president of South Korea, said that he hopes bilateral relations between the United States and South Korea will develop more mutually under the Trump administration. Choi, citing the slogan "We Go Together", said that the…

China purchases less Russian coal in 2024 regardless of record imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2025

purchases from other crucial providers, led by Australia, throughout a. record year for coal imports, customs data revealed on Monday. Purchases by China last year reached an all-time high of. 547.2 million tons, or a record 41% of worldwide traded coal,.

Philippine Navy holds exercise near disputed Shoal amid standoff between China and Philippines

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 17, 2025

The Philippine Navy said that on Friday, its ships were conducting drills near an disputed shoal in South China Sea. This comes a day after Manila agreed with Beijing to find common ground and ways to work together despite the ongoing disputes.

USTR finds China’s dominance in shipbuilding hurts US and is actionable

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 16, 2025

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office on Thursday stated that China's dominance in the global shipbuilding and maritime sectors, as well as logistics, is "unreasonable". It is also "actionable" according to U.S. Trade Law. The USTR investigation…

Jordan offers to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 15, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is January 21. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Chinese tourist killed by jet ski accident in Thailand

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 14, 2025

China's state broadcaster CCTV, citing the Chinese embassy in Thailand, reported that a Chinese tourist died and another was injured when their jet skis collided on Phuket Island, Thailand, Tuesday. CCTV reported that the cause of the incident is being investigated.

Official: China's deployment'monster ships' alarming

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2025

The Philippines criticized China for deploying its largest coastguard vessel within Manila's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). They said it was alarming, and that the deployment was clearly intended to intimidate fisherman operating near a disputed shoal in South China Sea.

Sources say that a US investigation has found China to be unfairly dominant in shipbuilding. This opens the door for sanctions.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2025

Three sources familiar with the findings of a month-long trade investigation have confirmed that the U.S. administration under President Joe Biden has concluded that China is using unfair policies and practices in order to dominate the global shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. U.S.

Sources say that a US investigation has found China to be unfairly dominant in shipbuilding. This opens the door for sanctions.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2025

Three sources familiar with the findings of a month-long trade investigation have confirmed that the U.S. administration under President Joe Biden has concluded that China is using unfair policies and practices in order to dominate the global shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding industries. U.S.

China's crude imports will fall by 2024 for the first time outside COVID

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2025

Data released on Monday showed that China's crude imports dropped 1.9% in 2024. This was the first decline in over two decades, outside of pandemics. The data also revealed that fuel demand peaked and a tepid economy growth dampened purchases.

South Korea's MFG purchases estimated 134,000 T corn in tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 10, 2025

stated. South America or South Africa just. South Korea. The seller was stated to be trading house ADM. port unloading for May 20 arrival in South Korea. stated to be trading house Olam. estimates of prices and volumes are possible later on. March 22 and April 10 if sourced from the U.S.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 65,000 t of feed wheat from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 8, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States on Wednesday in a private transaction without issuing a tender to international buyers, European traders reported.

Sources say that the US is planning to impose more sanctions against tankers transporting Russian oil.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 6, 2025

Two sources familiar with the situation said that on Sunday, the Biden administration intends to increase sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine. They will target its oil revenues by targeting tankers transporting Russian crude. The…

US prepares more sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil, sources state

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 6, 2025

understanding of the matter said on Sunday. workplace on Jan. complaints about the expense of U.S. support for Ukraine. will be. barrel cost cap, the sources stated. so-called shadow fleet of aging ships to evade the cap. professionals say. Since Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the U.S.

Venezuela's oil exports in 2024 will rise 10.5% amid political turmoil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 3, 2025

Venezuelan oil exports increased 10.5% in the last year, despite the political instability of the country and the changes made to the U.S. sanction regime. This was due to partners of the state oil company PDVSA taking more cargoes with licenses issued by Washington.

Rio Tinto reports missing crew member from ship on route to Australia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 1, 2025

Rio Tinto, a miner in Australia, said that a deckfitter aboard its bulk carrier traveling from China to Western Australia had been reported missing the previous week. The Philippine Coast Guard is leading a search-and-rescue operation. Rio Tinto…

Kim praises new fish farm and calls for regional development

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 29, 2024

State media KCNA reported on Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated the completion a new fish farming facility in the east and called for the development of rural areas. This was amid concern over the chronic economic problems.

Trump names an envoy for Panama after US urges reassertion of control over canal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 26, 2024

U.S. President elect Donald Trump appointed Miami-Dade County commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera as ambassador to Panama, after threatening to reassert U.S. control over the Panama Canal that it handed over to Panama 25 years ago. Cabrera was…

Saudi Arabia was top purchaser of Russian fuel oil and VGO in November, LSEG data programs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 23, 2024

( VGO) exports in November, according to traders and LSEG information. according to Reuters computations based upon LSEG data. products. million loads. million loads. according to market sources. refining feedstock swimming pool as more affordable alternative to Urals crude. also in China. Canal.

Taipei Mayor calls for lower tensions during rare Chinese official visit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

On Tuesday, the mayor of Taiwan’s capital city told Chinese officials that he wanted peace and less "howling of ships and planes" around the island. He said dialogue is better than confrontation. China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory…

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